Over two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned strong patient safety grades in a new watchdog report card, while a few failed to make the mark. Hospitals overseen by Catholic Health, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health garnered “As” from the Leapfrog Group on Wednesday. Over 2,300 US hospitals were rated “A” through “F” … Read more
When the blue light becomes a red flag for your health, it’s time to take action. Excessive phone use has been linked to physical symptoms like headaches, eye strain and hand or wrist pain from holding a device for too long. And, most troubling, too much phone time can exacerbate mental health issues. Nearly half … Read more
You are what you eat — and for those with pica, that can be downright dangerous. Perhaps most famously seen on TLC’s reality show “My Strange Addiction,” the eating disorder drives people to consume things you’d never find on a menu. And no, we’re not talking about the time your toddler snuck a bite of … Read more
Something odd was happening to Arielle Hoffman. It was December 2016, and the aspiring actress was mid-shift at a Manhattan brunch spot when she was struck by a strange sensation. Moments later, she realized she’d wet herself — and a slice of time had disappeared. “It was almost as if somebody skipped ahead 30 seconds … Read more
Forget bedbugs and cockroaches — NYC is battling “superbugs” that can’t easily be quashed. Candida auris, for one, survives on surfaces even after cleaning, frequently evades standard antifungal treatments and can trigger fatal bloodstream infections. New York has seen a steady increase in Candida auris cases since the state officially detected the dangerous fungus in … Read more
Don’t call it ChatEMT. OpenAI last month introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space in ChatGPT that allows users to ask health questions, analyze their medical records and connect to wellness apps. Now, weeks after its launch, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are raising concerns that the AI tool often fails to … Read more
“The Pitt” has won over everyone — including real-life medical professionals. As the Emmy Award-winning series starring Noah Wyle returns for Season 2 on Jan. 8, doctors are weighing in on what “The Pitt” gets right and wrong — and how the show is impacting the healthcare system. “They’ve really taken on the responsibility of sort … Read more
Two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned top marks for patient safety — while six are barely making the grade, a new watchdog report card shows. Hospitals overseen by NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health, as well as Mount Sinai Queens, among others, received an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group on Thursday. Nearly 3,000 … Read more
From subway cars to office cubicles, New Yorkers are hoarse and hacking this fall — sidelined by stubborn symptoms that just won’t quit. While official data indicates that overall respiratory illness activity remains low across the city, experts say the effects of a late-summer surge caused by one particular virus are still being felt. “[It] … Read more
It was quite a red flag. Alla Feldbeyn was stunned by unexpected vaginal bleeding in November 2020, many years after she had gone through menopause. The Florida grandmother of four was diagnosed with Stage 1 endometrial cancer. The disease — which develops in the lining of the uterus — has become more common in the … Read more
Researchers have long been trying to pinpoint the specific factors that play a role in the development of autism spectrum disorder as diagnosis rates skyrocket. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services is planning to release a report this month that will link prenatal exposure to acetaminophen — a popular pain reliever … Read more
Four NYC-area hospitals made a nationwide Top 20 list in US News & World Report’s annual “honor roll” that recognizes medical centers providing high-quality care. Mount Sinai Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, NYU Langone Hospitals and Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ, earned top honors in the “Best Hospitals” … Read more
Living in New York, Julie Brothers is no stranger to a fight — whether it’s for her dream job, a spot on a packed subway or the last slice of pizza after a long day. But last year, she found herself in a fight for her life. At just 37 years old, Brothers suffered a … Read more
Are you on the right side of history when it comes to your sleep position? How you sleep significantly impacts your health, affecting everything from breathing and digestion to spinal alignment and even wrinkle development. Your sleep position affects your breathing, digestion, spinal alignment and even wrinkle development. Krakenimages.com – stock.adobe.com People tend to sleep … Read more
As we glide into summer, many of us are ramping up our workouts to achieve that chiseled summer bod. Dr. James Gladstone, chief of sports medicine at Mount Sinai Health Systems Department of Orthopedics, has some words of warning — call it a bone to pick, if you will — for fitness enthusiasts who might … Read more
The weight is over. In recent years, fitness enthusiasts looking to skip the gym and take advantage of the nice weather have been raving about rucking — which involves walking with a heavy pack strapped to your back. But if you’re seeking another strength-building, low-impact cardio — behold, the weighted vest. Sports medicine expert Dr. … Read more
Abby Lee Miller has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital in Los Angeles and two doctors over shocking allegations related to her 2020 spinal surgery. According to TMZ, the “Dance Moms” star, 59, claimed that doctors left a catheter component in her abdomen during the procedure over four years ago. Abby Lee … Read more
Talk about pour decisions. While the effects of partying late into the night may not be apparent in your 20s, a new study out of Finland suggests that all that revelry finally catches up to you at 36. Researchers advise that the decade between 36 and 46 is a critical time for shaping future health, … Read more
Move over, Sleepy Girl Mocktail. The latest at-home wellness beverage is “feminine health juice” — a colorful, fruity concoction that promises everything from better vaginal odor to fewer infections and even a boost in your sex drive. While cranberries and pineapple make up the base of this juice, you can play around with the ingredients … Read more
You know about DNA, but you may not have heard of NAD. You wouldn’t be alive without it. NAD — short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide — is critical for energy production, DNA repair and cell survival. Scientists are investigating the potential for NAD+, the active form of NAD, to slow aging, boost brain health and … Read more